Century K3234-1 User manual

K3234-1
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12/24V 10A AUTO HF CHARGER
/ HOUSEHOLD CHARGER
IM10157 | Issue D ate Sept-13
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CENTURY EQUIPMENT
2345 Murphy Blvd.•Gainesville, Ga.•30505
Model K3234-1
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety.......................................................................................................................................... i, ii
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................i
SHOCK HAZARDS ...............................................................................................................i
EXPLOSIVE GAS
HAZARDS ...............................................................................................i
BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS......................................................................................ii
FIRE HAZARDS ....................................................................................................................
ii
BATTERY ACID HAZARDS............................................................................
......................
ii
MOVING PARTS HAZARDS ................................................................................................
ii
BURN HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................
ii
Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
HOW BATTERIES CHARGE .........................................
......................................................A-1
SPARK PREVENTION, DEEPLY-DISCHARGED ...............................................................A-1
LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERIES ......................................................................................A-1
DEEPLY-DISCHARGED LEAD CALCIUM BATTERIES...............................................A-1
CHARGER PREPARATION.................................................................................................A-2
CHARGER
PLACEMENT .............................................................................................A-2
PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER...........................................................................................A-2
EXTENSION CORDS ...................................................................................................A-2
BATTERY PREPARATION ........................................................................
..........................A-2
Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................B-1
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..........................................................................................B-1
OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………………. B-2
CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
......................................................................B-2
RATE AND VOLTAGE SELECTION…………………………………………..………... B-2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................B-2
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES INSTALLED IN VEHICLES………………………... B-2
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES OUTSIDE A VEHICLE .....................................................B-3
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................B-3
READING AN AMMETER ....................................................................................................B-4
CHARGER CARE………………………………………………………………………………… B-5
Troubleshooting ....... ....... ............................................................................... Section E
CHARGER LOGIC ................................................................................................................E-1
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART…………………………………………………………………...E-2
i
Congratulations on the purchase of your new battery charger. We wish to
acknowledge Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) for contributing the fol-
lowing important safety precautions. Please read and retain
t
hese
instructions for the continued safe use of your new charger.
This manual contains important safety information. DO NOT OPERATE
this equipment UNTIL YOU HAVE READ this safety summary!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY
INFORMA
TION
The following safety information is provided as guidelines to help you
operate your new battery charger under the safest possible conditions.
Any equipment that uses electrical power can be potentially dangerous
to use when safety or safe handling instructions are not known or not
followed. The following safety information is provided to give the user the
information necessary for safe use and operation.
A procedure step preceded by WARNING is an indication that the next
step contains a procedure that might be injurious to a person if proper
s
afety precautions are not heeded.
A procedure preceded by a CAUTION is an indication that the next step
contains a procedure that might damage the equipment being used.
A NOTE may be used before or after a procedure step to highlight or
explain something in that step.
SHOCK HAZARDS
1. This battery charger is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose
the charger to rain or snow.
2. NEVER attempt to charge a marine (boat) battery while the boat is
on or near the water. A boat must be on a traile
r and located indoors
before attempting to charge its battery(s). The boat
manu
f
ac
t
urer’s
battery charging instructions must be followed exactly.
3. NEVER set the charger, output cable or clamps, or ac power cord
plug in water or on wet surfaces.
4. NEVER use this charger on a pier or dock. Charger could fall
in
water, creating an electric shock hazard.
5. NEVER attempt to plug in or operate the battery charger with defec-
tive or damaged wires, power cord, or power cord plug. Have any of
these parts that are defective or damaged replaced by qualified per-
sonnel IMMEDIATELY.
6. NEVER attempt to plug in the charger or operate its controls with wet
hands or while standing in water.
7. NEVER alter the ac power cord or power cord plug provided with the
battery charger.
8. NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger charger.manufacturer for use with this specific model battery
9. NEVER operate this battery charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or similarly damaged, unt
il after being inspec
t
ed
and/or repaired by qualified service personnel.
10. NEVER disassemble this battery charger. Take the battery charger
to qualified service personnel when service or repair is needed.
11. ALWAYS plug in and unplug the ac power cord by grasping t
he
power cord plug, NOT THE POWER CORD, to reduce risk of dam-
aging power cord.
12. ALWAYS remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracele
t
s
,
and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A
lead-acid
battery can pr
oduce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring
or any jewelry to metal causing a severe burn.
13. ALWAYS unplug the battery charger from the ac outlet
be
f
ore
attempting any cleaning or maintenance. Turning the charger’s con-
trol(s) OFF, alone, will not remove all electricity from the charger.
14. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a fire or elec
t
ric
shock. If an extension cord
must be used, make sure that:
a. the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number,
size, and shape as those of the plug on the charger,
b. the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condi-
tion, and
c. the wire size is large enough for the length of cord as specified in
the following chart:
Length in feet: 25 50 100 150
cord AWG size: 18 18
16 14
EXPLOSIVE GAS HAZARDS
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries
generate explosive gasses during normal operations and, at an even
higher level, during charging.
If anything is allowed to ignite these gasses, the battery may
explode, sending pieces of the battery and extremely caustic battery
acid out in all directions and with extreme force. Since just the slight-
est spark is sufficient to ignite these gasses, it is of U
T
M
OST
IMPORTANCE that you read this manual and follow the instructions
exactly, before using your battery charger each time.
2. NEVER operate this battery charger near any fuel tanks or gas cylin-
ders. This charger can produce sparks that could ignite gasses and
cause an explosion.
3. NEVER attempt to permanently mount this battery charger on a
marine or recreational vehicle.
4. NEVER attempt to connect this charger’s output cables directly t
o
the battery(s) in the bilge or engine compartment of a boat. Follow
the boat manufacturer’
s battery charging instructions exactly
SAFETY
ii
BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS
1. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, read, understand, and follow
these instructions, those published by the battery manufacturer, and
those of the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use near the
battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the
engine. If unable to determine the battery manufacturer’s require-
ments for charging, always charge the battery with the cell caps in
place. In addition, make certain that anyone else that u
ses
t
his
equipment, or is a bystander in the vicinity of a charging
ba
tt
ery
,
understands and follows these safety instructions as well.
2. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery
or engine.
3. NEVER operate the battery charger in a closed-in area or
res
t
ric
t
ventilation in any way.
4. NEVER charge a frozen battery as battery explosion can result.
5. NEVER connect BOTH battery charger clamps DIRECTLY to the two
posts of the same battery. See OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS f
or
connection procedure
s.
6. NEVER charge batteries other than a LEAD-ACID type. Especially,
DO NOT use for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with to
ys and home appliances. These batteries may burst and
cause injury to persons or damage property.
7. NEVER allow the dc output clamps to touch each other.
8. ALWAYS be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a
me
t
al
object, such as a tool, onto or near the battery. Doing so could pro-
duce a spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part that
could cause an explosion.
9. ALWAYS make sure the area around a battery is well
ven
t
ila
t
ed
while it is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using
a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.
10. ALWAYS make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the
ac outlet or extension cord BEFORE connecting or
disconnec
t
ing
the battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning.
11. ALWAYS locate the battery charger as far away from the battery as
the dc output cables will permit.
12. ALWAYS twist or rock charger clamps back and forth several times
on the battery post and the other point of connection at the time of
initial connection. This helps keep the clamps from slipping off their
points of connection which helps reduce the risk of sparking.
D
O
NOT rock the clamp connected to the battery post AFTER the sec-
ond connection (at a point away from the battery) is made or spark-
ing may occur at the battery post.
13. ALWAYS check the cable and wire connections at the battery(s) for
tightness - BEFORE STARTING TO CHARGE. A loose connection
can cause sparks or excessive heating which could cause a battery
explosion.
14. ALWAYS make sure the battery compartment is open and well ven-
tilated before charging.
FIRE HAZARDS
1. NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer for use with your specific model charger.
2. NEVER disassemble the battery charger; take it to qualified service
personnel when service or repair is needed.
3. ALWAYS make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the ac
outlet or extension cord, BEFORE connecting or disconnecting t
he
battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning.
BATTERY ACID HAZARDS
1. ALWAYS have someone within range of your voice and close
enough to quickly come to your aid when working near a lead-acid
battery.
2. ALWAYS have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery
acid contacts eyes, skin, or clothing.
3. ALWAYS wear complete eye and clothing protection and
avoid
touching eyes while working with a battery.
4. ALWAYS act QUICKLY if contact with battery acid is made. If acid
contacts skin or clothing, wash IMMEDIATELY with soap and water.
If acid
enters the eye, IMMEDIATELY flood the eye with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
MOVING
PARTS HAZARDS
1. NEVER connect the battery charger clamps to a vehicle when t
he
engine is running.
2. ALWAYS stay clear of fan blades, fan belts, pulleys and other mov-
ing engine parts when working near an engine. Moving engine parts
can cause severe personal injury including dismemberment.
3. ALWAYS make sure that the battery charger cables and clamps are
positioned so they will not come in
contact with any moving engine
parts.
BURN HAZARDS
1. NEVER lean on or rest against the engine or cooling system parts
when the vehicle is running.
2. ALWAYS stay clear of the cooling system, engine, and engine mani-
fold. These engine components get very hot and retain heat for a long
time. Touching any of these components can cause severe burns.
SAFETY
HOW BATTERIES
CHARGE
A
charger DOES
NOT
FORCE current
into a
battery
- it
makes
a
limited amount
of
current available and the battery
draws as much
of it
as
it
needs, up
to or
slightly greater
than
the rated output current capability of the
charger.
The
closer
a
battery
is to zero
charge (dead battery),
the
more charging current
it will want to
draw. When charging
begins,
on a
dead battery,
the
chargers ammeter
will
register
toward
the high end of the
ammeter scale
and
move
toward
zero as the
battery becomes more
fully
charged. KEEP
IN
MIND,
the
ammeter registers
the
amount
of
amperage being drawn from
the
charger
by the
battery,
not
what the charger
is
capable of
delivering.
NOTE:
A slow
bubbling sound
may be
heard coming
from
the
battery during
the
charging process.
This is a
normal
condition
and just
another indicator
the
battery
is being
charged.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
battery overcharging,
it is
important
to
thoroughly read this instruction
manual.
SPARK PREVENTION
MAKE SURE
no
sparks
or
flames occur
near the battery,
especially during charging.
It
takes
very little to
ignite
the
explosive gasses produced
by a
lead-acid battery. Read,
understand, and follow the safety information provided
in the
SAFETY SUMMARY section
of
this manual before attempt-
ing to work with or near
a
lead-acid
battery.
For
more information about batteries
and
battery charging,
contact Battery Council International
at
(312) 644-6610,
and
request their BATTERY SERVICE MANUAL, which
is avail-
able for
a
nominal
charge.
DEEPLY-DISCHARGED LEAD-CALCIUM BAT-
TERIES
Some modern batteries can cause charging problems
if they
have been deeply discharged. The plates
in
these batteries
began sulfating quickly, forming
a
barrier
to
accepting
a
charge.
This
condition
will be
indicated
by a
extremely
low
(or zero)
ammeter reading.
A
deeply discharged battery
such
as this
may take
as
long
as 4 to 8
hours before
it will
accept
a
charge.
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
INSTALLATION
A-1
CHARGER PREPARATION
CHARGER PLACEMENT
Place the charger in a clean, dry, stable, well-ventilat-
ed spot as far away from the battery as the dc output
cables permit.
NEVER place the charger directly above the battery
being charged; gasses from the battery will corrode
and damage the charger.
NEVER allow battery acid to drip on the charger when
reading specific gravity or filling the battery.
NEVER set a battery on top of the charger.
NEVER attempt to permanently mount this battery
charger on a marine or recreational vehicle.
ALWAYS position the charger on the outside of a boat
or recreational vehicle.
PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER
This battery charger requires a nominal 120 volt, 60
Hertz, 15 amp ac power source.
D O N O T P L U G T H E C H A R G E R I N T O T H E A C
POWER SOURCE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO IN THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
W
ARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
To reduce risk of electric shock, never alter ac power
cord or power cord plug provided on the charger. If it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician. Never use an adapter.
The plug m u s t b e p l u g g e d i n t o a n o u t l e t t h a t
i s p r o p e r l y installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinanc
es.
EXTENSION CORDS
A n e x t e n s i o n c o r d s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d u n l e s s
absolutely necessary. If necessary, care must be
taken to select an extension cord suitable for use with
your specific battery charger (see SHOCK HAZARDS
in SAFETY SUMMARY).
W
ARNING
F I R E C A N K I L L , I N J U R E , A N D C A U S E
PROPERTY DAMAGE!
To reduce risk of electric shock and fire, never alter
the ac power cord or power cord plug provided on the
charger. Never alter extension cords or extension cord
plugs. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired
and in good el
ectrical condition. Make sure the wire
size (American Wire Gauge or AW
G) of the extension
cord is large enough to handle your specific charger’s
amperage requirements.
BATTERY
PREPARATION
W
ARNING
BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN INJURE,
A
ND
C
A
U
S
E
P
R
OPE
R
T
Y D
A
M
A
GE
! N
EVE
R
SMOKE OR ALLOW A SPARK OR
F
L
A
M
E
IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY OR
ENGINE.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehi-
cle to charge it, make sure all accessories in the vehi-
cle are off and ALWAYS remove the grounded cable
from the battery FIRST.
If needed, add distilled water to each cell of the bat-
tery until battery acid reaches the manufacturer’s
speci
f
ied level. DO NOT
OVE
R
FI
LL.
T
his helps
remove excessive explosive gasses from the battery.
For maintenance free batteries without caps, carefully
follow the battery manufacturer’s recharging instruc-
tions.
W
ARNING
BA
TTE
RY
A
C
I
D C
A
N C
A
U
S
E
SE
R
IO
US
INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
Always wear complete eye and clothing protection
and avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion
from coming in contact with eyes.
Study all of the battery manufacturer’s precautions,
such as whether cell caps should be left in place or
removed during charging, and th
e recommended
rates of charge for the specif
ic battery. If you are
unable
t
o de
t
ermine
t
he ba
tt
ery manu
f
ac
t
urer’s
requirements for charging, always charge the battery
with the cell caps in place.
If the battery voltage cannot be determined from the
information on the battery itself, refer to the owner’s
manual for the product in which the battery was
installed.
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
A-2
INSTALLATION
DESCRIPTION
This battery charger is designed to handle the majority
of your charging needs.
• HIGH AND LOW CHARGE RATES for most battery
sizes.
• LED DISPLAY shows volts, amps or % of charge.
• Status LEDs for bad or reverse connection,
charging, charged, wall power, bad battery, 2A, 6A
and 10A settings.
• CHARGES ALL 12 and 24 volt maintenance free,
conventional wet, gel, deep cycle and AGM batteries
used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, RVs and
commercial vehicles.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
• STORAGE COMPARTMENT for the power cord and
DC leads.
• HIGH FREQUENCY circuit for faster charging.
• DE-SULFATES batteries.
• EFFICIENT CHARGING CIRCUIT extends battery
life.
• ON-DEMAND FAN extends charger life.
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
B-1
OPERATION
CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGE VOLTAGE AND RATE SELECTION
Choose the voltage and amperage that is appropriate
for the size and type of battery being charged. Use the
battery manufacturer’s specific instructions or see the
guidelines below. If the batt ery voltage is not clearly
marked on the battery, refer to the operator’s manual
for the vehicle / equipment where the battery is used /
intended to be used. Do not begin charging if the
battery voltage cannot be determined.
• Small Motorcycle type 3 Amps or less
• Lawn mower/Tractor 6 Amps or less
• Deep cycle
25 Amps or less
• Maintenance free Auto
45 Amps or less
or Mar
ine Cr
a
nking
• Heavy du
ty Commercial 60 Amps or less
Unless the information is supplied for the particular
battery, always charge small 12 volt batteries at no
more than 2 amps.
Rate and Vol t age Se l e c ti o n
2A, 12V for motorcycle, snowmobile, lawn &
garden or other small batteries.
10A, 12V for automobile, truck, farm equipment
and other medium to large batteries.
2A, 24V for slow charging 24V systems.
6A, 24V for charging 24V systems at a medium
rate.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged
from the ac outlet and make sure the vehicle’s
engine is turned off.
2. Position the ac power cord and dc output cables in
such
a manner that they cannot be damaged by
moving engine parts or the vehicle’s hood or doors.
3. Check the polarity of the battery terminals. The
POSITIVE terminal should be marked: POSITIVE,
POS, + or P. The NEGATIVE terminal should be
marked: NEGATIVE, NEG,– or N.
4. Determine whether the vehicle has a positive or
negative grounded battery (positive or negative
cable is connected to the vehic le’s chassis).
W
ARNING
M O V I N G E N G I N E P A R T S C A N C A U S E
SERIOUS INJURY!
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other moving
engine parts to reduce risk of serious personal injury.
a. Negative ground vehicles (The most common
type, see Figure B.3).
N
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS BATTERY
CHARGER until you have read and understood the
entire SAFETY SUMMARY
provided in this manu al.
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES
INSTALLED IN VEHICLES
W
ARN
IN
G
Do not plug the charger power cord into the ac power
source or set any of the charger’s controls until told to
do so in the following instructions.
Figure B.3. Negative Ground
1. Connect the POSITIVE (red) clamp from the battery
charger to the POSITI
VE, ungrounded terminal of
the battery.
2. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) clamp from the battery
charger to a heavy gauge metal part of the
vehicle chassis or engine block away from the bat-
tery. DO NOT connect the NEG
ATIVE
(N) (black)
charger clamp to the NEGATIV E battery terminal,
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts.
Negative
to
Chassis Ground
Positive to Battery
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
B-2
OPERATION
b.
Positive ground vehicles
(see Figure
B.4)
Positive to
Chassis
Ground
W
ARNING
BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN INJURE,
A
ND
CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, NEVER CON-
N
E
CT
BO T
H
BATTE
RY CH
A
R
GE
R CL
A
M
P
S
DIRECTLY TO THE TWO POSTS OF A BATTERY.
Negative to Battery
Figure B.4.
Positive Ground
1. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) charger clamp to
the NEGATIVE, ungrounded terminal of the battery.
2. Connect the POSITIVE (red) charger clamp to a
heavy gauge metal part of the vehicle chassis or
engine block away from the battery. DO NOT con-
nect the POSITIVE (red) charger clamp to the POS-
ITIVE battery terminal, car
buretor, fuel lines, or
sheet metal body parts.
CONNECTING TO
BA
TTERIES
OUTSIDE A
VEHICLE
1. Make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged
from the ac power source.
2. Check the polarity of the battery terminals (see
Figure
B.5). The POSITIVE terminal should be
marked
:
POSITIVE, POS, +, or P. The NEGATIVE t
erminal
should be marked: NEGATIVE, NEG, –, or
N.
3. Attach a battery or booster cable, AT LEAST 24
inch-
es long that is the same (or larger) wire gauge as
the
charger cable, to the NEGATIVE terminal of the
bat-
tery.
Booster
Cable
Negative (–)
Charger
Cable
4. Connect the POSITIVE (red) charger clamp to the
POSITIVE battery terminal.
5. Position yourself and the free end of the cable
(attached to the NEGATIVE battery terminal) as far
away from the battery as the cable will allow. Then,
WHILE FACING AWAY FROM THE BATTERY,
connect the NEGATIVE charger clamp to the free
end of the cable.
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate ac outlet,
the Wall Power light should come on.
2. For 12V batteries, choose the desired amperage,
then press the ON/OFF button to begin charging.
3. For 24V batteries, choose the voltage, then the
desired amperage, then press the ON/OFF button to
begin charging.
4. After charging begins, the voltage is displayed. If you
want to see the amperage being drawn, press the
V/A/% button once, or twice for % of charge. After 5
seconds, the display will change back to
volts.
W
ARNING
BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN INJURE,
A
ND
CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
5. To reduce risk of battery explosion, do not over-
charge a lead-acid battery. Follow disconnection
procedure EXACTLY.
6. When charging is complete, unplug the charger’s
ac power cord from the ac power source.
Positive (+)
Charger
Cable
From
Charger
7. Disconnect the charger clamp NOT attached direct-
ly to the battery first and DO NOT allow the clamp
to touch anything. Then, disconnect the charger
clamp attached to the battery terminal.
Figure B.5.
Connecting
Outside The
Vehicle
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
B-3
OPERATION
READING AN
AMMETER
The ammeter indicates the charging current being
drawn from the charger by the battery. As the battery
becomes more fully charged, the charge rate lessens.
At full charge, the ammeter will still register some
current draw (approximately 20-50% of the charger’s
output rating.
Several battery conditions can also cause the ammeter
to appear to indicate a battery near full charge, when in
fact, charging has only begun.
• Cold Battery
• Sulfated Battery
• Deeply-Discharged, Lead-Calcium Battery (many
newer automotive batteries)
W
ARNING
BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN INJURE,
A
ND
CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
To reduce risk of battery explosion, check to make
sure a cold battery is not frozen. Battery explosion can
result from attempting to charge a frozen battery.
• COLD BATTERIES (temperatures lower than 32° F
or 0° C) will begin charging at a low rate of charge.
But as the battery warms up through charging, the
charge rate will increase. Then, as the battery
charges up, the charge rate will decrease normally.
• SULFATED or DEEPLY-DISCHARGED
L
E
A
D-
CALCIUM BATTERIES - Will begin charging at a
very low rate. If the battery is salvageable, the
amperage draw will increase as the plate
desulfation occurs. If the process takes more than
24 hours, the charger will shut off.
• SHORTED BATTERIES - When the battery being
charged has a short circuit, the ammeter will
peg at
the high-amp end of the scale. If after 5 to 10 min-
utes of charging, the needle has not started to
move toward lower amperages, unplug the charger
and discontinue charging.
W
ARNING
that have 25% charge or less can easily freeze
and should be charged at once, but DO NOT CHARGE A
BATTERY THAT IS ALREADY FROZEN.
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
B-4
OPERATION
CHARGER CARE
A minimum amount of care can keep your battery
charger working and looking good for years.
1. Clean the clamps after each use. Wipe off any
battery fluid that may have come in contact with
the clamps to prevent corrosion. Battery fluid may
be neutralized with a solution of water and baking
soda .
2. Coil the input and output cables neatly after each
use. This will help prevent damage to the cabl
es
and the charger.
3. If needed, the case may be wiped clean with a soft
cloth.
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
B-5
OPERATION
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
Charger Logic
1. the clamps are connected to the or ba system, the charger is plugged in to wall power,
the
default
ngs are 12V, 2A.
2. When the ON/OFF is pressed once, charging begins as long as the
voltage is greater than 2V
(or 4V for the 24V ng) and less than 14.8V (28.6 for the 24V se ng). If the voltages are outside the
norms, the bad
ery (and buzzer for 5 seconds) or wrong connec on light comes on.
3. If the voltage does not reach 11 volts (or 22 volts for the 24V
ng) 2 minutes of charging, the bad
light comes on, and the buzzer sounds for 5 seconds.
4. When the voltage reaches 14.5V (28.8 in 24V se
the charged light comes on.
5. Two minutes later, if the voltage drops below 12V (or 24V for the 24V s
ng), the bad ery light comes
on, and the b
uzzer for 5 seconds.
6. If the ba
has not reached charged status within 24 hours, the bad ery light comes on, and the
buzzer sounds for 5 seconds.
Note that the unit’s cooling fan comes on if the internal temperature reaches 100C, and reduces the output to
2A. When the temperature drops below 80C, the units returns to it’s original amperage se
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
E-1
TROUBLESHOOTING
E-2
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely,
Call 1- 866-236-0044
for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
CAUTION
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended Possible
Cause have been checked
and the problem persists.
Call 1- 866-236-0044.
WARRANTY For questions
regarding warranty or use,
call 1-866-236-0044. Bench
Chargers are not serviced
at service centers.
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
No Ammeter Reading (Battery does
not accept charge).
No output.
1. Make sure charger is plugged into
live ac outlet and the wall power
light is on.
2. After unplugging unit, check
connection at battery. Make sure the
clamps are making good contact
with the battery terminal (or vehicle
chassis).
3. Check to see that the battery is
capable of being charged. It may
be damaged or sulfated.
4. Make sure that you have selected
the proper charge voltage for the
battery being charged.
1. The output clamps will have no
output until at least 2Vdc is
applied to the clamps. If a
battery voltage is less than 2V,
and there is no load on the
battery, the battery is bad.
Ammeter shows reading, but battery
does not accept charge.
1. Check to see that the battery is
capable of being charged. It may
be damaged or sulfated.
NOTES
NOTES
10/6/2A 12V 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
NOTES
10/6/2A 12V 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY
The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and
selling high quality Battery Charging equipment, consumables, and
cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our
c
ustomers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers
may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of
our products. We respond to our customers based on the best
information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a
position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no
liability, with respect to such information or advice. We expressly
disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness
for any customer’s particular purpose, with respect to such
information or advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also
cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such
information or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision
of information or advice create, expand or alter any warranty with
respect to the sale of our products.
Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and
use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the
control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many
variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results
obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service
requirements.
Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our
knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to
www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.
CENTURY EQUIPMENT
2345 Murphy Blvd.•Gainesville, Ga.•30505
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Century K3234-1 User manual

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